Clinical trials · Texas
Obesity clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 102 recruiting obesity studies with a site in Texas — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT07575399RecruitingPhase 3
Switching to a New Weight-Loss Medication From Current GLP-1
This trial tests whether switching from your current GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to a new drug called maridebart cafraglutide works as well or better for weight management. You must have already lost at least 10% of your body weight on your current GLP-1 and be doing well with it.
DeSoto, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07284979RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly injection for obesity without diabetes
This trial tests a new once-weekly injection called Ribupatide for weight loss in people with obesity who do not have diabetes. It compares the study drug to an existing medication (semaglutide) and a placebo to see how well it works and if it's safe.
Brownsville, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07284875RecruitingPhase 3
Ribupatide for weight loss in adults without diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, Ribupatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related health problems. You cannot have diabetes to join.
Amarillo, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06672549RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication study for children with obesity
This trial tests a medication for children and teens with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. It aims to see if a new treatment can help them safely lose weight and improve related health problems.
Austin, TexasAges 6–17 - NCT06672939RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for Weight Loss in Teens
This study tests a once-daily pill (orforglipron) to help adolescents with obesity or overweight plus related health problems lose weight. It offers a new option for teens who have struggled to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
Houston, TexasAges 12–17 - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07654972RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new weight loss drug in healthy people with obesity or overweight
This study tests a new medication (LY4174794) for weight loss in people who are overweight or have obesity. It will help see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07284901RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly injection for diabetes and weight loss
This study tests an experimental once-weekly injection called ribupatide for people with type 2 diabetes and overweight. It aims to help them lose weight and better control their blood sugar.
Amarillo, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06924177Recruiting
Spinal cord injury diet study for wheelchair users
This study tests a special diet program for people with spinal cord injuries who use a wheelchair. It aims to see if the diet can improve health and well-being.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT04003038Recruiting
Negative pressure wound dressings after breast reconstruction in obesity
This trial tests whether a special “suction” dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps wounds heal better after breast reconstruction using tissue from the belly, especially in people with higher body weight. You may be more likely to benefit if you’re at higher risk for wound problems after abdominal flap surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04838678RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new blood-pressure approach in obesity-related hypertension
This early-stage study tests a new way to help control high blood pressure that is linked to obesity. It may help people whose blood pressure is high based on a 24-hour blood pressure monitor.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT05028309Recruiting
Study how obesity affects breathing and exercise in older adults
This study compares how body weight (higher or lower body fat) affects lung function, breathing during exercise, and exercise capacity in adults ages 65–75. You may be asked to do lung and exercise testing, but only if you meet health and activity restrictions.
Dallas, TexasAges 65–75 - NCT05747976Recruiting
Study for children with very high body size measurements
This study is building a program database for children who have unusually high body size measurements for their age. By collecting genetic and health information, researchers hope to better understand causes of obesity and guide care.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06273072RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for asthma in overweight adults
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help people with asthma who are also overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it improves asthma control and reduces the need for rescue medications.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07639021RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Different Dose Schedules of a New Weight Loss Medicine
This study tests a new injectable medication (NNC0662-0419) designed to help people with obesity lose weight. Researchers are comparing different ways of increasing the dose to find the safest and most effective approach.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06339320Recruiting
Stomach stitching for weight loss
This trial tests a non-surgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to help people with obesity lose weight. A doctor uses a thin tube with a camera to stitch your stomach smaller, so you feel full sooner.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06143956RecruitingPhase 2
Weight loss treatments for adults with obesity
This clinical trial tests new treatments for adults who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to help people lose weight and improve their health.
Austin, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06719011RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an experimental drug for men with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called NNC0174-1213 to see how it works in men with overweight or mild obesity. It may help you manage your weight if you meet the health requirements.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT06790160Recruiting
Study of weight-loss medication effects on body composition
This trial looks at how two weight-loss medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, affect your body's fat and muscle. It may help you understand if these medications improve your overall health beyond just weight loss.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06857942RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide added to ixekizumab for psoriasis and weight issues
This trial tests whether adding tirzepatide (a weight-loss and diabetes drug) to ixekizumab (a psoriasis treatment) helps people with moderate-to-severe psoriasis who are overweight or have obesity. It is for those already taking ixekizumab for about 3 months.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06864026RecruitingPhase 4
Adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab for psoriatic arthritis with weight concerns
This study tests adding tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection for weight and diabetes) to your current treatment with ixekizumab for psoriatic arthritis. It may help with both joint symptoms and weight.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06918821Recruiting
Tiny Steps to Health: Helping Toddlers Play and Eat Well
This study tests a program that helps parents and toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 years learn healthy eating, active play, and physical activity in a group setting. It aims to reduce obesity by making healthy habits fun and easy for the whole family.
Houston, TexasAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT07215559RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for obesity with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests two new medicines, alone or together, to see if they help with weight loss and blood sugar control in adults who have type 2 diabetes and are overweight or have obesity.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75
Obesity trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 5 studies
- Biopharma Informatic, LLC · 3 studies
- DM Clinical Research · 3 studies
- Kailera Clinical Site · 3 studies
- Research Physicians Network, LLC · 3 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 3 studies
- Velocity Clinical Research, Dallas · 3 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
What taking part in a obesity study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Obesity trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 102 recruiting obesity studies with a site in Texas, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a obesity study in Texas?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New obesity studies open in Texas regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.